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Assistant HR Director

North Carolina State University

$70,000 - $76,000

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Jan 29, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194432EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Assistant HR Director
Anticipated Hiring Range	$70,000 - $76,000
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, 40 hrs/week
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Campus Enterprises
About the Department	Campus Enterprises is NC State University's division of retail and hospitality organizations - NC State Dining, NC State Stores, Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State Student Centers (Witherspoon and Talley), and the One Card Office. Each department is dedicated to providing service excellence, value and enrichment of the student experience in support of academic success.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	As the Assistant HR Director, you are the steward of HR excellence for a division serving 1500 employees. As the second-in-command, you will hold the keys to the daily HR engine of Campus Enterprises, transforming complex university policies into seamless, people-first solutions. This is a high-visibility role designed for a leader who is ready to own the operational strategy and mentor a talented team of generalists toward excellence. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Talent Strategy: Lead a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy for a multifaceted workforce, ensuring we attract top-tier student and permanent talent in a competitive market. Operational Mastery: Serve as the Division's HR subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex cases ranging from classification and compensation to leave administration. You will oversee HRIS, payroll, and compliance with high-level independence and discretion. Consultative Excellence: Provide high-touch, expert-level counsel to supervisors and employees, ensuring that university policies and division procedures are not just being followed, but understood and integrated into the culture. Strategic Liaison: Partner with the HR Director to co-author the department's strategic plan and pioneer innovative training programs and automated solutions that elevate our organizational culture. You will navigate university-wide partnerships to align division goals with campus policy. If you are a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a high-volume, complex environment and is looking for a role where your operational expertise directly shapes organizational success, we invite you to lead with us.
Other Responsibilities	Model the Division's mission and values, introduce the Division's mission and values to employees, and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers. Understand the goals and culture of the organization, and understand how employees' work activities, teamwork, and customer service impact clients. Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture. Adhere to all University policies, procedures, and regulations, and division standard operating practices and protocols. In the HR director's absence, represent the division at various university committee meetings. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure Human Resources business needs are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications	Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and be a member of a productive team. Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills. Handle confidential matters accurately and discretely. Supervision experience, including ability to professionally mentor and coach HR and operational staff. Proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems, and standard business software (MS Office/Google Suite). Be able to learn new software programs.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in related field of study Progressive HR experience of increasing responsibility Strong preference for experience in a high-volume, complex, 7-days per week service environment Demonstrated expertise in core HR functions, including compliance (FLSA, EEO, FLMA), recruitment and talent acquisition, classification and compensation, leave administration, and workers' compensation Ability to gather and compile data, analyze it and look for trends Prior experience using Microsoft Visio and OnBase Prefer candidate have experience working within the UNC System SHRM, HRCI or related HR certification(s)
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	01/29/2026
Anticipated Close Date	02/13/2026, if posting is still active we are still accepting and reviewing applications.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00043571
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	470101 - Campus Enterprises
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.